Benue man abandons farm after bandits demand N500,000 before harvesting crops
A farmer in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State has reportedly abandoned his farmland after suspected bandits demanded N500,000 before allowing him to access and harvest his crops. The farmer, identified as a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala local government area, was allegedly targeted by local bandits who have reportedly been terrorising […] Benue man abandons farm…
A Benue man has left his farmland behind after local bandits demanded N500,000 before he could harvest his crops, according to his son. The farmer, a resident of Kastina-Ala Local Government Area, faced threats from the suspected bandits who have been terrorizing the area. His son, John James, a Benue State University student, revealed the ordeal during a workshop on safety and security rights.
After initial demands for the ransom two weeks ago, which his father attempted to meet, the attackers extended the deadline to seven days, claiming he needed to harvest his crops first. When he finally paid N200,000, the bandits insisted on the full ransom before he could resume farming. James expressed concern over the bandits' open presence in the community and the villagers' reluctance to report incidents due to fears of further attacks.
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